05 · MONTHLY TOWN HALL
WHEN DID YOUR REPRESENTATIVE LAST ANSWER YOU?
The Question
The Question
Should every representative hold one public meeting in their constituency every month?
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Representation is a continuous relationship, not a five-year event. A regular, public forum keeps that relationship alive.
What Exists Today
What Exists Today
There is no universal requirement for monthly public town halls. Practice varies widely across constituencies and offices.
PROPOSALA suggested reform — not existing law.
Jawabdeh Proposal
- One constituency. One public meeting. Every month.
- A public record of questions submitted, answered and pending, with venue and attendance where reliably available.
These are Jawabdeh proposals — not existing law.
Town Hall Tracker
One constituency. One meeting. Every month.
Search to view verified town hall records.
Arguments For
- Direct, regular access to representatives.
- A visible record of responsiveness.
Arguments Against
- Demands on representatives' time.
- Risk of tokenism without follow-through.
Alternatives
Alternatives
- Rotating ward-level meetings.
- Verified online town halls between physical ones.
What citizens think
Should every representative hold one public meeting every month?
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